2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Aug 04, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

AI in Business Process Automation, BPS


Contact:

Academic Director:

Ryan O. Williams, Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Practice

College of Professional Studies, rywillia@syr.edu

 

Program Director: 

Steve Wallace, Professor of Practice

College of Professional Studies, swalla02@syr.edu

Program Questions, contact the College of Professional Studies at 315-443-9378, or email parttime@syr.edu

 

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Description:

The BPS in AI in Business Process Automation is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of AI principles and digital process automation applications. Students will explore the convergence of AI with process automation, emphasizing the impact of this transformation on productivity, efficiency, and innovation. The program aims to develop students’ abilities to critically analyze and apply key digital technologies and tools in industry scenarios, preparing them for future trends and challenges in AI and business processes.

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Identify and describe the conceptual and practical significance of AI tools and techniques used in Business Process Automation.
  2. Critically analyze the application of these tools and techniques in various business scenarios to define their impact on productivity, efficiency, and innovation.
  3. Design and develop effective AI solutions to communicate data and insights for informed decision-making.
  4. Analyze future trends in AI to assess and evaluate the potential implications and risks for industry and business automation and innovation.

Quantitative Skills (Choose 6-8 credits)


Complete Quantitative Skills Sequence Requirement outlined in the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Humanities (Choose 6 credits)


Any course listed in the Humanities Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Social Science (Choose 6 credits)


Any course listed in the Social Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Natural Science (Choose 3-4 credits)


Any course listed in the Natural Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues (Choose 3 credits)


Any course listed in the Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Students are required to select one Liberal Arts Core Course that meets the IDEA requirement


Professional Competencies Core (30 credits)


The Professional Competencies Core covers fundamental knowledge and abilities required in the modern workplace, such as ethics and critical thinking, problem solving, human relations, diversity and change management, budgeting and resource management, and teamwork. The Professional Competencies Core includes an introductory course, and a capstone experience required of all B.P.S. students. Designed to draw together issues from across the entire B.P.S. program, these courses summarize concepts covered in the curriculum and develop students’ skills in strategic decision-making that looks to the future.

Electives 30 or however many needed to reach 120 credits